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William Mitchell 1725–1793

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Mitchell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Jun 1725 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 5 Feb 1793 · Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Hannah Mayo (1657–1676)
Children Deborah Mitchell, James Mitchell, Joseph Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell, William Mitchell, William Mitchell Iv

Researchers connected through William Mitchell 1725–1793

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Biography

In 1725, William Mitchell entered the world in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. William Mitchell married hannah mayo, and had children including deborah mitchell, james mitchell, joseph mitchell, thomas mitchell, william mitchell, william mitchell iv. William Mitchell passed away in 1793 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1725
Birth of William Mitchell in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1745
William Mitchell was married in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1793
Death of William Mitchell in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Mitchell

This ancestor line traces from Toddington, Gloucestershire, England (1466) to Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1725) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Mitchell (1725–1793) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

William Mitchell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Mitchell PTP
1725–1793
Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Mitchell's Descendants

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William Mitchell PTP 1725–1793 m. Hannah Mayo PTP 1657–1676